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Wednesday, May 24, 2006
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    Still from "An Inconvenient Truth" (climatecrisis.net)

    David and Gore-liath

    Laurie David, the environmentalist married to Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Larry David, is the producer of the new movie, An Inconvenient Truth, about Al Gore and combating global warming. Plus: Ned Lamont, the anti-war Democrat who is seeking to unseat Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman -- his showing at the State Democratic convention has forced a primary in the race; a psychology professor on why she thinks Generation Me is the right moniker for today's young adults; and listeners speak to Brian, and each other, on the topic of English as the national language.

No Love for Lieberman

Ned Lamont, candidate for the Democratic nomination for Connecticut's US Senate seat
- why he's trying to unseat Joseph Lieberman

» Lamont for Senate

David and Gore-Liath

Laurie David, environmental advocate ad co-producer of An Inconvenient Truth,
- talks about the message in Al Gore's new film about global warming

» An Inconvenient Truth

All of Me

Jean M. Twenge, associate professor of psychology at San Diego State University and the author, Generation Me : Why Today's Young Americans Are More Confident, Assertive, Entitled--and More Miserable Than Ever Before (Free Press, 2006)
- on the self-focus of the her generation, the children of the boomers

» Generation Me

Open Phones

Listeners calls on the topic of English as a national language

30 issues in 30 days graphic

30 Issues in 30 Days

The Brian Lehrer Show

Once again, 30 Issues in 30 Days is taking on the election season by going beyond the horse race and examining the real issues that are at stake for the people of New York and New Jersey in the Mayoral and Gubernatorial contest. See the schedule and help craft the segments at the 30 Issues Wiki!

Michael Moore on Brian's 20th Anniversary

The Brian Lehrer Show

Live from the Greene Space: Michael Moore talks about his new documentary, Capitalism: A Love Story and Brian celebrates the 20 year anniversary of The Brian Lehrer Show.

A person dressed as a bear to represent a bear market performs outside the New York Stock Exchange on October 6, 200 in New York. Wall Street tumbled after the opening bell as fallout from the credit crisis triggered concerns about the economy and the Dow fell below 10,000 for the first time in four years.

Uncommon Indicators

The Brian Lehrer Show

The Brian Lehrer Show wants to hear how the economy is affecting the little things in your daily life. Share your stories and photos of the downturn.

Help us map abandoned lots, stalled construction and unsold condos.

Digesting Politics

Brian, Bob, and Andrea

WNYC's political team of Brian Lehrer, Bob Hennelly, and Andrea Bernstein talk politics and more over lunch each week. Hear the latest episode and subscribe to the podcast here!

Video Picks

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Check out some recent video clips of interviews with guests and Brian Lehrer's weekly Web video picks.